Great Gifts for Clarinetists

Kody Myhra March 5, 2022

I know how difficult it is to shop for musicians; so many options of cool things to choose from! Well, if you are shopping for a clarinetist, look no further! Here are some awesome gifts that clarinetist will definitely thank you for later:)

1: Reeds, or reed subscription service

As reed instrumentalists, buying reeds for our instrument every so often can be a large expense at times. A good gift anyone can get a clarinetist is definitely some of our most basic necessities: reeds! Reeds come in many different styles and sizes, so make sure to consult who you are buying for on what brands and sizes they like!

One way to avoid the consulting is ordering a reed subscription for your clarinetist! Reed Revolution (https://reedrevolution.com) is a great website that automatically ships reeds to your door! You pick the brand, amount and sizing, and they do all the work! This subscription replenishes every month's supply of reeds, and can be cancelled at any time.

2: Music Stand

If you're like me, you still use a wired stand you got in middle school (I am NOT good at buying myself new things). Well, one great gift idea is a new music stand. The wire stands get old fast, and the screws and wires holding it together get lost easily. Here are a few recommendations on my end with links:

1. Rat Stands: https://www.ratstands.com

2. JW Pepper: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/accessories-music-stands.list?gclid=CjwKCAiAsYyRBhACEiwAkJFKol497TA94f-T3wopGuPvW8pZZNtxkcawcTHMmXuIVGdWJLCadhtcBhoC66gQAvD_BwE

3. Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/c763--Music_Stands?mrkgadid=3296448576&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gtext&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=studio&recording&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=43700046740921375&lid=43700046740921375&ds_s_kwgid=58700005284959485&device=c&network=g&matchtype=e&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9022537&creative=517647085087&targetid=aud-377243944533:kwd-24103670&campaignid=1079966123&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAsYyRBhACEiwAkJFKopsfLaj-oV_3fQs3NLVb9fUXckfFre-7s2QQrKLw8_oHEc4EiZrM5xoCFiwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

3: Clarinet Stand (yes, it is different from a music stand)

A clarinet stand is a very good gift for clarinetists who play multiple instruments (or clarinets), like to take breaks in their practice, or just want to set the instrument down sometimes (we all get it!). Here are some links to some GOOD clarinet stands (yes, there are bad ones, but here are my personal faves):

1. Hercules stands: https://www.wwbw.com/Hercules-Stands-DS543BB-Dual-Woodwind-Stand-J22659-J22659000000000.wwbw?source=TWWR5J1BB&cntry=us&currency=usd&source=TWWRAH4BD&gclid=CjwKCAiAsYyRBhACEiwAkJFKonK6HlfucbAgdWXnqoUlzr8JdHWBIOIEDqWL_FiB1Oa3DwdbLucejBoC6AQQAvD_BwE

2. K&M Stand (small): https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KM15228--k-and-m-15228-5-leg-in-bell-clarinet-stand?mrkgadid=1000000&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=bandorchestra&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700067097751859&lid=92700067097751859&ds_s_kwgid=58700007462857734&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=452573672575&product_id=KM15228&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9022537&creative=555205126006&targetid=aud-670697073553:pla-452573672575&campaignid=15034343253&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAsYyRBhACEiwAkJFKouuKDTaPCpWpsPGS-Pg7IQstpTfSc7sJc4KtvCV-wPXX_ejlp0idHhoC-_QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

3. K&M Stand (long): https://www.altomusic.com/k-m-15222-clarinet-stand-15222-000-55-c01#child_index=1611

4. K&M Bass Clarinet Stand: https://www.wwbw.com/KM-Bass-Clarinet-Stand-J02201-J02201000000000.wwbw?source=TWWR5J1BB&cntry=us&currency=usd&source=TWWRAH4BD&gclid=CjwKCAiAsYyRBhACEiwAkJFKou5pNob191P4U2zAAx6RT2pGPgZZ52n8wNyBdmai_t-7nAuMH-P1iRoCh7AQAvD_BwE

4: Music Store Gift Cards

I know that choosing for another person can be a hassle, especially if you don't know much about the clarinet! Another thing that can be a great gift is the old gift card. I suggest checking in with local music shops to see their gift card deals, or even opting for Amazon Gift Cards! Surprisingly, Amazon has a LOT of nice things for musicians in general!